‘Legal Highs’ and Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS)

The growing popularity of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) is causing wide confusion among the public. This briefing paper is intended to provide basic information for teachers and practitioners willing to include these substances in their alcohol and drug education programme.

In the light of the recent policy developments of legislation against Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS), this briefing paper intends to update teachers and practitioners willing to include these substances in their alcohol and drug education programme about potential changes of approach to NPS regulation in the UK.